Programs
Scholarship Request
We are a donation-based center and want everyone to attend regardless of financial ability. Our registration platform requires us to list a standard cost, but you are welcome to request a scholarship or offer a different amount. Please fill out the form. If you have further questions or requests, feel free to contact us at […]
Beginner Meditation Workshop
With Dewaine Rester
Relax, Focus, and Reduce Stress For many years, teachers from the Tallahassee Chan Center have offered meditation instruction throughout the Tallahassee community, including programs at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, the Leon County Public Library, and the Florida Department of State. This workshop draws on that long-standing experience to provide a clear, methodical introduction to meditation that […]
Five Voices, One Path: A Weekend of Zen Teachings
With GuoGu
Please note that this offering is in-person and online. No Overnight Accommodations at the Center Join us for a rare weekend of teachings with Jan Chozen Bays Roshi, Hogen Bays Roshi, Fred Eppsteiner, and Angie Parrish, with Guo Gu hosting and offering commentary throughout. Each teacher will lead a period of sitting meditation followed by […]
Three-Day Chan Retreat: Honoring Chan Master Sheng Yen (In-Person)
With GuoGu
🌿 This application is for in-person slots. For the online retreat, please register here. This is our annual retreat to remember Master Sheng Yen. This year, instead of a Beginner’s Mind Retreat, we will hold a three-day intensive Chan retreat. Please note that the retreat starts early on Friday afternoon. It will include instructions for […]
Three-Day Chan Retreat: Honoring Chan Master Sheng Yen (Online)
With GuoGu
🌿 This application is for the online retreat. For the in-person retreat, please register here. This is our annual retreat to remember Master Sheng Yen. This year, instead of a Beginner’s Mind Retreat, we will hold a three-day intensive Chan retreat. Please note that the retreat starts early on Friday afternoon. It will include instructions […]
2026 Summer Chan Residency Program
With GuoGu
🌿 This residency and class series is for in-person participation only. We encourage online participants to join remotely for the 3-day (May 8 - May 10) retreat and 9-day (May 27 - June 4) retreat. Online retreat registration opens late January 2026. We are delighted to offer the 2026 Summer Chan Residency Program, led by […]